(Picture heavy post) It's been more than two years that I have been in NYC now and I finally just had the chance to visit the Crockett & Jones shop on
New Shoes on The Marketplace
Well, for some of you lucky enough to be around UK6 (US7) to UK7 (US8) you will be pleased to know that some of the best deals have recently been posted on The
Crockett & Jones – The Importance of Pattern Making
Pattern Cutting is one of the most important aspects of shoemaking and the one that probably the one that gets the least recognition but deserves the most
Crepe Soles – Yay or Nay?
When I first started the JF line, one blog reader used to tell me, 'Justin when you add a black crepe sole to a pair of dress shoes, I will be the first to buy
This Week’s Favorites
Here is just some good 'ol fashion shoe drooling. No words. Just shoes. Enjoy your Sunday! -Justin FitzPatrick
Penny Loafers – Classic Round Toe or Modern Elongated Toe?
The penny loafer is the most classic style of loafer there is. And probably my least favorite as I personally prefer a butterfly or wholecut version. But I am
James Fox of Crockett & Jones – Interview
1. What is your role at Crockett & Jones? And not just a title, what are you responsible for? I mainly focus on the hands on Marketing & Advertising…
Leather Quality & how It Varies
Perfect leather all the way around….top grade too Let me start by saying that this is a long, yet informative post. I made a comment on the blog the other day
Crockett & Jones – Customer Endorsements
The greatest power a brand can have in today's social media is the ability to have other people freely promoting their products. And with the way that social
Grades Of Shoe Craftsmanship
Bespoke shoes by Gaziano & Girling As I have stated before, there seems to be a whole lot of confusion as to how a shoe is made (whether by hand, machine
Crockett & Jones Archive Shoes
I once asked Tony Gaziano, of Gaziano & Girling, who he thought made the best shoes of all time and he told me Crockett & Jones circa the beginning of
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT SHOES PART 6: 51-60
***Pics in post have nothing to do with the post itself, except the last picture which is in reference to rule 50.**** 51. One rule in this long
Shoe Manufacturing – How Long it Really Takes – Part 1- Factories
If you go to certain countries in Asia, you can get bespoke shoes in a matter of days. If you get it from some reputable European and/or Japanese makers, it can
Reader Question – Value of Quality??
Crockett & Jones Clifford, Courtesy of�Rugged Old Salt A reader recently asked me a question that I found to be quite pertinent to the interest of th
Best Crockett & Jones – Ever!
Sometimes a relatively simple shoe that might look good but be a bit flat in character can be uplifted a million times over with a bit of work in the polish and
Crockett & Jones at Pitti Uomo 89
Okay well I am about to commence my posts on what I saw at Pitti now that the sale is coming to a close and things are somewhat quieting down. So get ready for
What a Bit of Polish Can Do
While there is a limit to what polish can do in terms of extreme renovation, you would be pleasantly surprised to the extent of what it can do when used
Sunday Shoe Porn
Corthay Circle, Courtesy of En Grande Pompe JM Weston, Courtesy of En Grande Pompe Bespoke
Crockett & Jones – SS2013 New Suede Loafer Collection
As the summer time comes (if it ever really does here in London), my mind and sartorial inclinations are often being directed towards loafers, particularly
Crockett & Jones Green Suede Cavendish
Green is really starting to grow on me as a color of attire, whether it be in your jumper, your tie, your trousers, and especially your footwear! However,
Crockett & Jones for Japanese Market
I have explained this once before, I believe, but what many of you might not know is that for certain markets, like Japan, shoes are made especially for the
Prince Charles Visits Crockett & Jones
Just recently HRH Prince Charles embarked on a two day journey, visiting factories around England, on a quest to reinvigorate and celebrate the idea of British
The Shoe Snob Pop-Up Shop At Selfridges
As my time in London progresses it would appear that my services offered and The Shoe Snob name seem to be progressing with it and therefore find myself doing
How To Become A Shoe Designer � Part 4: The Manufacturing Side
A rough draft of my collection - certain things will be changed...If you make it to the point in which you are ready to have your collection made but just need